Gwynly and I looked at each other recently and said words often spoken by couples who’ve been married as many years as we have, “I can’t believe it’s been that long.”

To me that statement is a testimony to the great relationship Gwynly and I have.

Now that doesn’t mean our two dozen years of togetherness have been all sweetness and light because they haven’t. We’ve dealt with a miscarriage, job uncertainty, and the loss of his dearly loved parents, as well as some minor annoyances along they way.

But we’ve shared many wonderful experiences: living in Germany four years, welcoming our daughter to our family, buying our first house, watching our daughter grow into a fabulous young woman we respect and admire, to name but a few.

Gwynly truly is my best friend and, as I like to say, my better two-thirds.

Happy anniversary, Gwynly. I love you!

• • •

I’m curious how many of you are December brides like me.

Did any of you get an engagement ring as a Christmas present at some point?

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About Keli Gwyn

I'm an award-winning author of inspirational historical romance smitten with the Victorian Era. I'm currently writing for Harlequin's Love Inspired Historical line of wholesome, faith-filled romances. My debut novel, A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California, was released July 1, 2012. I'm represented by Rachelle Gardner of Book & Such Literary.
I live in a Gold Rush-era town at the foot of the majestic Sierras. My favorite places to visit are my fictional worlds, other Gold Country towns and historical museums. When I'm not writing I enjoy taking walks, working out at Curves™ and reading.

24 Responses to My Real-life Romance

Congratulations, Keli! Being the romantic that I am, when I first saw this picture I immediately thought…how on earth did such a tall fellow lean down to kiss his petite, little bride?!

You both are lovely! And it’s so wonderful that you can look back through your years together and recognize the tough times as “seasoning” and the great times as fond memories. I was a July bride, but for Christmas the months before, I did receive a dozen roses.

Cynthia, my groom anticipated that very event. He asked his father and one of his woodworking buddies to build a footstool, which Gwynly had his groomsmen pass down to him at the appropriate point in the ceremony. He set it in front of me, I mounted it, and we kissed.

I knew the passing of the footstool was coming, but our guests, of course, didn’t. They weren’t sure how to respond since the rest of the wedding had been quite formal and dignified. When we watched the video later we saw that some had laughed, some gave a clap, and others stared in wonder.

Gwynly’s request to use the footstool gave our staid and proper pastor pause. The only reason he went along with it is that we were already officially married at that point in the ceremony. I like that some of Gwynly’s unique sense of humor was incorporated into our wedding. And yes, we still have the footstool. 🙂

Happy anniversary! You need to come share your real-life romance over on my website! I love reading them. And I love that wedding picture! Somehow, 24 years later, and you look exactly the same! Tell me how you do that, please. 🙂

Happy Anniversary to you and Gwynly 🙂 No, I did not marry in December or get the ring for Christmas. The ring came on All Saints Day and the marriage planned for Valentine came on Lincoln’s Birthday. Sadly, we were among the other statistic that didn’t make it, but before that we were fortunate enough to have two beautiful children together and for that I am always grateful.

The memory of this day, the nineteenth day of December is also sweet for me … it is the day my first was born, a son who I brought home two days later and sat under our tree. The best Christmas present I have ever received. So I also say with glee: Happy Birthday Michael Paul 🙂

Florence, I’m sorry you’ve suffered the pain of a broken marriage. I can empathize. I’m thankful the union resulted in your two beloved children. Have a wonderful time celebrating your son’s birthday today.Great name!

Happy Anniversary. If my ex and I hadn’t broken up we would have been together 2.5 years (and three days) and maybe there would have been a ring for Hanukkah. In the end, I am better off without him, but it’s hard to keep myself from feeling wistful and wondering what if.

Happy anniversary to you, Erica! Aren’t Christmas weddings way cool? Love that you incorporated the season’s decorations into your ceremony. I’m impressed that you were able to place an order for snow and have it delivered right on time. 🙂

I married 20 years ago and got divorced in 2007 as my hubby looked out for someone else when I was ill and injured…lol. So I am “happily divorced”..haha. I have a wonderful son from that marriage who lives with me, and I have kept the lovely surname of my ex husband…lol.

I have now a wonderful boyfriend from England who lives close to my hometown here in Germany, but as we both are divorced, we don´t plan to get married…but well, who knows…..yer never too old for that… 😉

By the way, a Merry, merry, wonderful, peaceful and lightful Christmas to all of you! xxxxx 🙂

Happy anniversary, Keli. You were a beautiful bride.
True story: I did receive an engagement ring one Christmas.
And then I gave the ring back five months later.
I met my future husband the next month … and married him less than a year later.
:O)

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I'm an inspirational historical romance author. I live in the heart of California's Gold Country at the foot of the majestic Sierras. My favorite places to visit are other Gold Rush-era towns, historical museums and Taco Bell.

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